Blog
About
Who Are We?
Collaborations
Join the Conversation

All the Swirl

Blog
About
Who Are We?
Collaborations
Join the Conversation
November 16, 2017
Kimberly
CCA Staff Gratitudes

Kimberly

I'm thankful for:  Friends

CCA Staff Gratitudes
November 1, 2017
Kimberly
Forged by Fire

In lieu of our normal monthly newsletter, given our home base in Northern California, we at Charles Communications Associates, representing wineries from our own backyard and around the world, dedicate this missive to those affected by the Northern California fires of October 2017

Forged by Fire
September 21, 2017
Friends
If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out of the ...

The Napa Valley has recently taken a lot of heat – both literally, due to the serious temperature spike that hit the valley earlier this month, as well as figuratively from those who think the aberrant fluctuation spelled doom for the entire region’s harvest.  The media has been eager to report this story, which we can all understand – what’s sexier than a potential climate change story about America’s most recognized wine region? Fortunately for the consumer, cooler heads prevail for those of us on the ground, and I wanted to share the perspective from someone who has been around the vineyard block.

If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out of the Cellar
May 9, 2017
Kimberly
10 Medium Intensity Questions With Faith ...

Meet Faith Armstrong, the winemaker behind Onward and Farmstrong wines. As refreshing as the Pétillant Naturel she makes of Malvasia Bianca, many of the words used to describe Faith's wine could be used to describe the winemaker herself. Honest, vibrant, unfiltered, true to her origins, bright, complex. 

10 Medium Intensity Questions With Faith Armstrong of Onward & Farmstrong wines
April 20, 2017
Hillary
Cooking with Cannabis

With that infamous hippie holiday around the corner, Charles Communications explores how Pot d'Huile has revolutionized the marijuana edibles market for both medicinal benefits and gastronomic delight.

Cooking with Cannabis
Kimberly
May 8, 2014
Charles Comm, Wine, San Francisco

Time in a Bottle

Kimberly
May 8, 2014
Charles Comm, Wine, San Francisco
Time in a Bottle

Kimberly celebrates the 11th anniversary of CCA

Tagged: CCA

Comment
Alex
April 3, 2014
California, Wine

In Pursuit of Balanced Zinfandel

Alex
April 3, 2014
California, Wine
In Pursuit of Balanced Zinfandel

Alex discovers a long lost love in Lodi's Zinfandel.

Tagged: Lodi, Zinfandel

Comment
Sam
March 27, 2014
Food, Travel, Wine, Arts

Cava: Barcelona in a Glass

Sam
March 27, 2014
Food, Travel, Wine, Arts
Cava: Barcelona in a Glass

Sam muses about Barcelona's bubbles, Cava

Tagged: Spain, Cava, Bubbles

Comment
Jordan
March 6, 2014
Charles Comm, Food

SF Food & Drink Report: The Marina

Jordan
March 6, 2014
Charles Comm, Food
SF Food & Drink Report: The Marina

For CCA’s neighborhood report, here are a few of my Marina favorites.

Source: http://alltheswirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Screen-Shot-2014-03-06-at-11.21.49-AM.png

Tagged: Brazen Head, Brixton SF, Marina, Nectar Wine Lounge, Ottimista

Comment
Kimberly
February 21, 2014
Charles Comm

Vote for Charles Comm in 1st Annual BrandLive Awards February 27th!

Kimberly
February 21, 2014
Charles Comm
Vote for Charles Comm in 1st Annual BrandLive Awards February 27th!

Staying relevant with the changing communications landscape has never been more important in these fast paced times.We are pleased to learn we are up for two awards this year from the 1st annual Brandlive Awards.

Tagged: Brandlive, Brandlive Awards, Charles Communications, marketing Awards, Portland, San Francisco, Thomas Baekdal, CCA

Comment
Sam
February 18, 2014
Travel, Wine, Food

Studying Abroad in Bordeaux: A Crash Course in Wine

Sam
February 18, 2014
Travel, Wine, Food
Studying Abroad in Bordeaux: A Crash Course in Wine

On New Year’s Day last year, I boarded an 8AM flight to Bordeaux, France, my home for the semester.

Source: http://alltheswirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/place-de-tourny-bordeaux-.jpg

Tagged: Bordeaux, Bordelais, France, megret de canard, moelleux, Pessac-Leognan

Comment
Newer Posts
Older Posts

Swirl tweets

  • Charles Comm PR
    Congratulations! https://t.co/TYUmSpOWMe
    Mar 29, 2023, 8:07 AM
  • Charles Comm PR
    Try here are learnings to be had @ProseccoCV banned it 3 years ago in the region https://t.co/GMyFm3AhlD https://t.co/nHiOJwqZBr
    Dec 7, 2022, 7:48 PM
  • Charles Comm PR
    RT @forkmespoonme: Good morning! It's #prosecco docg tasting time! Nothing beats 10am bubbles. @CharlesComm @Rebel_Vino @SteveKubota… https://t.co/HNLNXRsq8W
    Nov 16, 2022, 10:13 AM

Topics

  • Music (2)
  • Fitness (4)
  • Politics (4)
  • Family (5)
  • Beer (6)
  • Spirits (8)
  • San Francisco (9)
  • Tech (10)
  • Arts (13)
  • Green (14)
  • Social Responsibility (14)
  • Mindset (18)
  • Rant (18)
  • California (40)
  • Travel (53)
  • Charles Comm (56)
  • Food (56)
  • Wine (106)
Back to Top
San Francisco415-701-9463

From Charles Communications Associates, a creative marketing agency based in San Francisco with an affiliate in NYC focusing on wine, food & the good life.